Restoration of Jewish Property and Financial Assets

Resolution Adopted by the CCAR

RESTORATION OF JEWISH PROPERTY AND FINANCIAL ASSETS

Adopted by the 108^th Annual Convention of the

June, 1997

WHEREAS, the issue of properties and financial assets previously belonging to Jewish

communities and individuals who were killed during the Second World War has to be

addressed by all governments, and

WHEREAS, we acknowledge that the Swiss government has declared its intent to act

promptly, and

WHEREAS, we are awaiting anxiously the results of the Swiss government’s investigations so

that this problem can be solved very soon and assets placed in Swiss banks and institutions

can be handed over to appropriate Jewish institutions, and individuals,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the CCAR appeal to all governments of countries

holding assets of Holocaust victims and survivors, to act to redress this injustice by ensuring

that those assets are passed on to appropriate individuals, Jewish organizations, and Jewish

communities.

Note: This resolution was adopted at the meeting of the Government Body of

1996.